Family Staycation Ideas Around Milwaukee

This beautiful park holds many treasures for experienced campers. The hiking trails, lakes for boating and fishing, trails for snowmobiling, and horse back riding make this place a true Wisconsin treasure! Camping gets busy in the Summer, so book as far in advance as possible. Don't miss the bubbling springs in various lakes- they're ice cold but delightful!

Kewaskum, WI Camping available year round

Shila said:  Popular for beer, craft sodas & root beer, this guided tour of the brewery takes your family throughout the brewhouse & the aging cellar, to the bottling line & warehouse. The tour ends in an indoor beer tent where samples are served. All adults over 21 get samples of beer & a beer tasting glass to take home. Anyone, including your youngest, get to sample many available sodas. Advance reservations required.

Cost: adults 21+: $8 & kids under 21: $5

Milwaukee, WI

If you're looking for a very traditional Victorian High tea experience, Schuster Mansion is the place! Beautiful china, doilies, and up to 7 different tea types await you at the tea buffet offered here. High Tea includes a self-guided tour of the first floor of the mansion, and is recommended for kids 8 and older. The mansion even offers a gluten-free option for a slight upcharge. Pay special attention to various themes throughout the year, to add fun and a splash of history to this awesome tea experience.

Milwaukee, WI Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays

Vanessa M. said:  Enjoy an elegant Sunday brunch in the historic dining room of the Pfister Hotel in downtown Milwaukee. The extensive buffet includes your favorite breakfast items, carving stations, made-to-order omelet and pasta stations, and a lavish dessert display. Their signature mimosas and bloody marys are also included.

Reservations: Yes

Milwaukee, WI

Sunday Brunch 10AM-2PM

Tim Ponisciak said:  Take your kids to the Museum of Yesteryear so they can get an appreciation for what life used to be like! The museum has over 250,000 historical items that it rotates through its public collections, with a focus on the Milwaukee area. It will certainly give them some good conversation fodder with their grandparents!

See site for hours and pricing.

Milwaukee, WI

Shila said:  The North Point Lighthouse has a 74-foot tower and a Queen Anne-style Keeper’s Quarters. It's located between two ravines in beautiful Lake Park on a two acre semi-wooded parcel. It’s also one of the oldest structures that stands in the now-urban area. Each year, visitors are drawn to the beauty and historical significance of Lake Park and Milwaukee’s East Side vintage neighborhoods.

Must be at least 5 years old and at least 38 inches tall to climb the tower. Once at the top, the view is memorable!

Milwaukee, WI

Shila said:  Located in the tiny town of Theresa, Widmer's Cheese Cellars allow guests of all ages to view the cheese-making process from its traditional open vats, to its curds being stirred and hand-scooped into forms.

If you come when the cheese is not being made there will still be samples of cheese, along with a picture tour and 15 min video.

Theresa, WI

Shila said:  The Landmark Oriental Theatre was built in 1927. This iconic landmark has a bar at the concession stand and occasionally has music played by a pipe organ, the largest of its kind in a theatre in the U.S.

Bring in the family for a movie night, or even better, rent a theatre & schedule a private screening of family home movies! Bring in DVDs of memorable events, from soccer games to choir recitals. Relive those cherished memories with the family, complete with movie theatre concessions. Contact to inquire a booking at Oriental or Downer locations.

Milwaukee, WI

Erynn said:  Explore the creation of Harley-Davidson transmissions and engines with either a Classic Tour or Steel Toe Tour. Classic Tours last about 30 minutes and include a video and views of the machining areas where equipment is manufactured. These are free, and are first-come first-serve,

Steel Toe Tours let you check out the assembly line, powder coating process, cold testing, and steel and aluminum machining- while wearing HD approved safety gear and steel toe protection! This tour is $38, and tickets can be booked online.

Menomonee Falls, WI

Shila said:  Sheridan Pool is inside beautiful Sheridan Park on the lakefront which features vistas, lake access, picnic areas, recreation, a playground, and a paved multi-use trail. The pool has drop slides that end several feet above the water. To use the drop slide, you must have general swimming ability. Children age 11 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Admission: adults: $4, kids (3-11): $3, & kids under 3: free

Cudahy, WI

Pool opens June 16th for the season

Lisa R said:  The name alone is enough reason to visit! Situated on the shores of Geneva Lake, just outside the quaint town of Lake Geneva, there are plenty of family-friendly opportunities for fun. Pitch your tent at Big Foot for swimming, fishing, kayaking and six and half miles of hiking trails through woods and meadows, not to mention all the fun things to do in town.

Cost: WI residents $18 basic tent pad/ $28 sites ; Non-Resident $23/$33 + $9.65 reservation fee

Lake Geneva, WI

This lovely park was built with a mission to offer a safe and appropriate place for skaters to practice their sport. The park is designed for both kids and adults, to accommodate all skill levels, and to include some green space so that the skate section fits into the broader Hart Park, where it resides.
Wauwatosa, WI

Lisa R said:  This no-frills campground makes the beach the main star. Enjoy six and half miles of sandy Lake Michigan shores, plus dunes, marshes and wooded areas at Illinois Beach State Park. Swimming beaches and hiking/ bike trails will make the kids forget all about their video games.

Zion, IL

Tim Ponisciak said:  This is a great place to go for your STEM loving kids! Discovery World has exhibits focused on the Great Lakes, sound, physics, innovation, energy and machines. There is also the Kohl's Design It lab, where you can see your own idea come to life in 3D!

The Reiman Aquarium also includes an aquarium exhibit featuring weird, wild, and colorful freshwater species from around the world. The Jellyfish Tank -- a "lunar experience" is a favorite for all ages. See website for Discovery World's admission & hours.

Milwaukee, WI

Tim Ponisciak said:  The Admirals are a minor league affiliate for the NHL's Nashville Predators and play hockey in the American Hockey League. Tickets start at under $10. The team runs a lot of fun promotions that kids will love! With the recent success of the Predators, the Admirals games should be a hot ticket!

Milwaukee, WI